51 44 ... Removing and installing front roofliner trim

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Special tools required:

00 9 317 00 9 310 ASSEMBLY WEDGES (SET IN PLASTIC CASE)

Unclip trim (1) with special tool 00 9 317 in direction of arrow.

Disconnect associated plug connections and remove trim (1).

Installation:

Make sure all-round catches of trim (1) are correctly seated.

Fig 1: Special Tool (00 9 317)

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IMPORTANT: Disconnecting the plug connection for the hands-free microphone or emergency SOS call button results in fault memory entries in the telephone control unit (limitation in the emergency SOS call system).

After fitting, read out fault memory and if necessary delete entries.